Regal ECS401, ECS402 Instruction Bulletin

REGAL

INSTRUCTION BULLETIN ECS 401/402

1044 SE Dixie Cutoff Road, Stuart, Florida 34994 USA

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.regalchlorinators.com Email: [e-mail]

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ELECTRONIC CYLINDER SCALES

Models ECS401 Single Cylinder Scales

and ECS402 Dual Cylinder Scales

INTRODUCTION

REGAL Series ECS400 single and dual cylinder electronic scales
are designed for use in multiple water treatment applications
to monitor the chemical weight of Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide and
Ammonia supplied in 150 lb. cylinders. The scales are an

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. All software including design, appearance, algorithms, and source
codes are copyrighted and owned by Chlorinators Incorporated.

2. The entire contents of this manual MUST be read and under­stood prior to installing and operating this equipment.

3. DO NOT discard this instruction manual upon completion of the
installa tion as this manual contains information essential to the
safe handling, operation, and maintenance of this equipment.

WARNINGS

1. This equipment is suitable for use only with the gases specified.

DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITH OTHER GASES. Such
use can result in failures having hazardous consequences.

2. This equipment is designed FOR VACUUM SERVICE ONLY.

3. To insure proper and safe operation of this equipment, use only

REGAL parts. The use of non-REGAL parts can result in equip­ment failures having hazardous consequences and voids the
REGAL warranty and insurance coverage.

4. Maintenance should be performed by competent personnel

familiar with this type of equipment, such as Chlorinators
Incorporated themselves.

5. It is essential that all external wiring be done exactly as shown

on the wiring diagrams depicted in this manual. Incorrect wiring
or improper grounding of this equipment WILL cause improper
operation and presents a safety hazard.

6. Field wiring MUST conform to national and local electrical codes.

essential part of all REGAL Gas Feed Systems, providing the
user with instantaneous Gross and Net weight readings. The
two models available are the ECS401 for single cylinder
applications and the ECS402 for dual cylinders.

4. Additional instruction manuals are available at nominal cost from
Chlorinators Incorporated.

5. Plastic pipe or tubing connector fittings may be broken or
damaged if tightened excessively. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.

6. For optimum operation, the installation should be indoors so that
the minimum and maximum temperature limitations as listed in
the “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual are
not exceeded.

7. DISC ONNECT POW ER BEFORE removin g the cover or
servicing this equipment.

8. ALWAYS make sure that the cover is in place and securely
fastened to prevent the entry of moisture, water, or corrosive
gases and also to eliminate the potential for electric shock.

9. Any equipment powered by AC line voltage presents a potential
shock hazard. Installation and servicing of this equipment
should only be attempted by qualified electronics technicians.

10. This non-metallic enclosure DOES NOT automatically provide
grounding between the conduit connections. Grounding MUST
be provided as part of the installation.

11. Damage to the circuit boards or internal components incurred
by drilling the enclosure for field wiring or connecting power
lines to low voltage signal terminals voids the warranty.

12. Changing parameter settings and selections WILL affect the
operation of this equipment. If unsure, consult Chlorinators
Incorporated BEFORE changing parameters or selections.

CHLORINATORS INCORPORATED ONE (1)

YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Chlorinators Incorporated (hereinafter called “C.I.”) sets forth
the follow ing warranties with respect to its REGAL Model ECS
Electronic Cylinder Scales. This war ranty does not apply to the
purchase of spare parts or other services performed by C.I. or its
authorized dealers. This represents the entire agreement between
C.I. and Buyer (also referred to as “end-user”) and shall apply
unless modified in writing and signed by a C.I. Officer, and this
warranty and its intended terms shall supersede any prior negoti­ations, correspondence, understand ings, or agreements, written or
oral. The Buyer agrees to and accepts all terms of this warranty
by its contracting for or acceptance of C.I.’s prod ucts, and forms
or other documents or statements issued by Buyer or any other
person shall not modify or otherwise affect any of the following
terms. Buyer should be aware that reseller must rely entirely
upon Chlo rinators Incorporated’s warranties, or assume their
own responsibility.

The following states C.I.’s entire warranty and
represents Buyer’s exclu sive remedy with respect
to its product. Such warranties are expressly
given in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or
implied, including but not limited to those of
merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. This expressed warranty or any other
warranty implied by law shall not cover defects
due to accident, improper use, or non-compliance
with C.I.’s operating and main tenance, assembly,
installation manual and instructions.

Recommendations and advice as to specifications, capabilities,
design, in stallation, engineering, application, and use of products
are provided as an accommodation and are intended only as
suggestions. C.I. assumes no lia bility for such recommendations
and advice and they are not to be con strued as constituting any
warranty, expressed or implied.

Not withstanding the foregoing, C.I. shall not be
liable to Buyer for damages, including personal
injury or death to any person or persons, or claims
of any kind by a third party or property damage,
loss of business or profits. In no event shall C.I.
be liable to Buyer for consequential or acciden­tal damages of any kind, even if C.I. was aware
of the possibility of such damages. There are no
remedies except those set forth. Further, that
there are no other authorized warranty repair
facilities other than those at the Chlorinators
Incorporated factory in Stuart, Florida.

EXCLUSIONS

The following are considered external environmental factors beyond the
control of C.I., and which may cause damage and/or need for service which
will be specifically excluded from this warranty (i.e., not a material defect in
components and workmanship occurring in the course of manufacture).

1. Damage by extraneous causes such as fire, water, lightning, chemical
or galvanic attack, etc.

2. Damage to the circuit boards or internal components incurred by
drilling the enclosure for field wiring.

3. Damage due to the connection of power lines to low voltage signal
terminals.

4. Physical damage due to force, dropping, misuse or other abuse.

5. Use other tha n that as describ ed i n this Instruct io n Manual
(misapplication).

6. Repair by someone other than Chlorinators Incorporated.

7. Improperly installed.

8. This warranty DOES NOT cover wear items subject to periodic
replacement such as o-rings, gaskets, seals and packing.

The exclusions listed above are provided for purposes of clarification,
and are not intended to, in any way, limit or eliminate other possible
exclu sions.

TERMS OF WARRANTY

C.I. warrants its REGAL Model ECS Scales for a period of one
(1) year from date of shipment from C.I. Date of shipment from
the factory shall be determined solely on the basis of the serial
code sticker inside the monitor enclosure. The serial number
contains a date code. All serial numbers are also registered by
Chlorinators Incorporated as to date of shipment, model number
and billing name. If the serial number is missing, defaced,
changed, or in any way ren dered un readable, Chlorinators
Incorporated shall, at its option, have the right to declare the
warranty void. If the serial number does not match the regis tered
model number as to, but not limited to, such items as maximum
chlorine feed rate, the same option shall be applicable.

The warranty shall apply against material defects in components
and work manship occurring in the course of manufacture.
Buyer’s sole remedy for breach of said warranty shall be, at
C.I.’s option, either repair or replace ment of any unit which is
received by C.I. at its plant in Stuart, Florida (shipping charges
prepaid by buyer), within the time period set forth above and
which is found by C.I. to be defective by reason of manufacture.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES

Unless otherwise explicitly agreed in writing, and signed by a C.I. officer,
it is understood that this is the only written warranty given by C.I. for the
systems and components stated.

The dealers or representatives of C.I. may not make
verbal representations that add, modify or change
the written warranties contained herein or change
the extent and nature of C.I.’s liability. In no
event shall C.I. be liable for direct, consequential,
special, incidental or punitive damages of any
kind with respect to the product, including but
not limited to those which may allegedly arise out
of breach of warran ty, breach of contract, negligence,
strict liability, or any other law, gov ernmental
regulation, or court decision, except as
provided herein.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

The REGAL Single Cylinder (ECS401) and Dual Cylinder
(ECS402) Electronic Scales come equipped with the following
standard features:

• Easy to read LCD digital display(s).

• LED indicators for low and empty weight conditions.

• Auto Zero feature with back-up pushbutton.

• 4-20 milliamp analog output circuits for data recording
and SCADA interface.

• Stainless steel electronic strain gage load cells.

• Low profile base(s) for easy changing of cylinders.

• Solid PVC platforms and stainless steel hardware.

• Cylinder Stop(s) for proper positioning of cylinders.

• Accommodates Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide and Ammonia
cylinders.

• Wall mount brackets with cylinder restraining chains.

• Low weight alarm relay circuits.

• Displays "Gross" or "Net" cylinder weight with the
push of a button.

Capacity: 300 lbs./base

ylinder Size: 14" Dia. Max.

C

verload Capacity: 150%

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emperature Rating: 32° to 122° F

T

esolution: 0.2 lbs.

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ccuracy: ±1% Full Scale

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ushbuttons: 3 or 4 tactile-dome

P

pdates/second: Four

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Display

Indicators: LED (three per channel)

Digital Display: LCD

Auto Zero Maintenance: ±4 Graduations

Load Cell Excitation: 5 VDC

Power: 115V/230V AC

Power Consumption: 10 Watts

Milliamp Output: 4-20mA (500 Ohms)

Fuse: 1/4 Amp (115V), 1/8 Amp (230V)

Low Level Alarm Relays (5 Amp or Better)

Form: C (N/O & N/C)

Function: Low Weight Alarm

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